Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Rural Municipality of Mountain held Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 at the Rural Municipality of Mountain Council Chambers in Birch River, MB.
Members Present:
Reeve: Keith Behrmann
Councillors: Wilmer Malcolm, Dan Laychuk, Nestor Rizok, Arnie Pedersen and Brad Wyatt.
Councillor Mosiondz was absent with notice.
CAO Paige Driscoll was present and acted as secretary.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m by Reeve Keith Behrmann, quorum being present.
2. Adoption of Agenda
Resolution No: 2025/189
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Agenda for the June 11th, 2025 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted as presented.
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3. Matters Arising from Minutes
Resolution No: 2025/190
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held May 28th, 2025 be adopted as presented, all requirements having been complied with.
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4. By-Laws & Policies
Councillor Wyatt and Malcolm joined the meeting.
4.1 Special Service Levy Proposal: Per Lot Fee
Resolution No: 2025/191
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby propose and advertise for a Special Service Levy: within the limits of the LUD of Birch River, Mafeking and Pine River the flat rate of $75.00 per lot with provision for an annual escalator of up to 10% taxed on taxable and grant-in-lieu properties only.
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4.2 Private Dust Control: Discussion on Municipal Maintenance of Such Sites
5. Financial
5.1 Ward Financial Statements: Review
5.2 RM Trailer Purchase
Resolution No: 2025/192
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the purchase of 18′ I Beam Deckover 7,000lb axle trailer from Assiniboine Trailer Sales to a maximum of $8,700.00 plus taxes and registration;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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5.3 Overdue Accounts Receivable
Resolution No: 2025/193
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following unpaid invoices be added to the real property tax roll associated with such invoices as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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5.4 Accounts Payable
Resolution No: 2025/194
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Cheque Nos. 20250362 to 20250435 be approved for payment in the amount of $257,772.22; Council Indemnities in the amount of $5,713.38 as per By-Law 03/22 and Direct Deposit Payroll Numbers 327 to 340 in the amount of $10,600.99 as attached hereto as Schedule ‘A’;
AND FURTHER IT BE RESOLVED THAT the direct payment amount of $10,766.70 for Receiver General for May be hereby approved.
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6. Personnel
6.1 Birch River Pool Attendant
Resolution No: 2025/195
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Moutain hereby hire K. Hollier as Birch River Pool Attendant;
AND THAT wages and terms of employment be as stated in Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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6.2 Pine River Public Works: No Hire At This Point
7. Ward Reports & Work Orders
Resolution No: 2025/196
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve Work Orders #37/2025 to #38/2025 attached hereto.
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8. Delegations/Petitions
8.1 11:00 a.m. R. Wowchuk, Cowan Wayside Park
Resolution No: 2025/197
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS plans for the Cowan Wayside Park were discussed with Council today, including an educational display and future cook shack project;
AND WHEREAS the Friends of Cowan Park have a letter of understanding with the Municipality specifically related to the addition of any structures to the site;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the Friends of Cowan Park plans for an educational display and request that the future cook shack project be reviewed with Council during the design phase.
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8.2 10:30 a.m. D. Forbes: Fire Department Rates
8.2.1 SGI Billing: Bill Based on Fire Department Rates
9. Meeting Attendance and Reports
9.1 G4 Meeting: Swan Valley West
Resolution No: 2025/198
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be hereby authorized to attend the G4 Meeting to be held June 23rd, 2025 in Swan Valley West, MB;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10. General Business
10.1 Pine River Fire Hall: Consultant Update
Resolution No: 2025/199
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the updated Consultant fees based on the project scope alteration and new tendering requirements;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to sign on behalf of the Municipality.
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10.2 Pine River Fire Hall Drawings
Resolution No: 2025/200
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the drawings for the Pine River Fire Hall as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto, with the following adjustments:
wall exhaust fan with humidistat be included in the building design;
attic access be from the exterior gable ends only and removed from page 4 of the interior designs pending approval from AHJ;
26 gauge metal used throughout the building including the roof;
the secondary man door be moved to the south side of the building pending approval of the AHJ;
AND THAT the CAO be authorized to advertise for the tender of such construction as per the design drawings.
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10.3 LP Request: Road on RM Property
Resolution No: 2025/201
Moved By: Daniel Laychuk
Seconded By: Wilmer Malcolm
WHEREAS a request from Louisiana Pacific was received to utilize the existing logging road that encrouches on the NW 2-43-26W municipally owned parcel;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby allow the encrouchment as long as no further road construction is completed on this parcel without Council approval.
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10.4 2025 Mountain North Gravel Contract
Resolution No: 2025/202
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Daniel Laychuk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the RFQ for Mountain North Crushing Contract as per Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto.
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10.5 Property Cleanup Birch River/Mafeking
Resolution No: 2025/203
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS Property Cleanup Order Numbers 2025-01 and 2025-03 were not in complaince with the deadline included in the Order;
AND WHEREAS the Municipality completed the required cleanup and paid for all invoices;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby invoice the property owner for cleanup costs to comply with Property Cleanup Order Numbers 2025-01 and 2025-03.
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10.6 Property Cleanup Order: Application for Appeal
Resolution No: 2025/204
Moved By: Wilmer Malcolm
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
WHEREAS an application for appeal was received for Property Cleanup Order Number 2025-16 and was reviewed by Council;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby consider the application for appeal and confirm the ORDER.
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10.7 Flin Flon Wild Fires: Assistance
Resolution No: 2025/205
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby approve the use of equipment and personnel to assist in the Flin Flon Wild Fires based on the conditions that all municipal fire departments not be depleated of equipment or manpower;
AND THAT expenses be allowed for same.
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10.8 Flin Flon Wild Fire Evacuees: Waste Disposal
Resolution No: 2025/206
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Brad Wyatt
WHEREAS there are many evacuees that have been staying in the Rural Municipality of Mountain during the manditory evacuation of Flin Flon and surrounding area;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby remove the bag limits and subsequent tipping fees for household waste disposal during the time of the Flin Flon evacuation.
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11. Communications
11.1 Request for Donation: 4H Club Achievement Night
Resolution No: 2025/207
Moved By: Arnie Pedersen
Seconded By: Nestor Rizok
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Rural Municipality of Mountain hereby authorize a donation towards the 4H Achievement Night in the amount of $50.00.
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12. Adjournment
Resolution No: 2025/208
Moved By: Nestor Rizok
Seconded By: Arnie Pedersen
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council of the Rural Municipality of Mountain be adjourned to meet again on June 25th, 2025.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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